NSW will grow to 12 million in 40 years with growth slowing from 1.1% annually to 0.8%, sustained by overseas migration.
Why it mattersThe data reveals migration's critical role in sustaining NSW's population growth as birth rates fall.
AustraliaNSW will need to plan for steady growth dependent increasingly on migration, affecting housing demand, skills training and aged care.
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